That Von Trier "Taxi Driver" Remake

I’d be happy to be wrong, because it would be pretty crazy, but rumors that Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro are planning a remake of Taxi Driver with Lars von Trier should be viewed with extreme skepticism if not outright disbelief. Here are some words and phrases that might help you reach the same conclusion: “it is being suggested,” “is said to be,” “remains to be seen,” “he may now feel,” “neither confirmed nor denied,” “Lars von Trier,” and “the prospect… has been discussed enthusiastically.”